So we whent to a schooling show this weekend and im pretty darn proud of my boy! A little backgrownd: started riding Chase last november had to have the winter off tho so really started "traning " in april! :) we worked really hard to get were we are and im soo proud of him! so if you guys would be so kind to critic my horse and me please we would appreciate it :) ... my mane problem lol is i get nervous and get tense or i comcentrate to much on what my horse is doing and getting him in a good frame and all that that my own position suffers from it! :) We have plenty of room to improve so shoot !!! Attachment 73105

I have nothing really to say about your basic Dressage position as it is very good for being in a forward flapped saddle. You are clearly riding the horse forward to the bridle, but be careful you also need to balance him with his forehand up - he is diving down and behind the contact. This takes lots of transitions and a more effective half halt with your body back and a strong core.
I would also love to see you with some gloves on in the Dressage just to finish the picture.

You two look very harmonious, good luck!Posted via Mobile Device

Frankiee

08-23-2011 10:24 AM

well thanks you very much :) yes were working on that !!! were doing alot of hill work as well to help him self carry better :) haha yes i know stupid gloves disapered! lol

atomic

08-23-2011 11:07 AM

I'm not much for critique, but I love your horse! He is gorgeous =) I also really like your saddle! What is it?

Oxer

08-23-2011 11:16 AM

you horse has a very nice jump... and although you are a wee bit ahead of the motion, your heels are down and your release looks sufficient. Glad to see you're looking up and ahead at your next fence in your jump shots.
Nice riding!

Frankiee

08-23-2011 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by atomic
(Post 1146809)

I'm not much for critique, but I love your horse! He is gorgeous =) I also really like your saddle! What is it?

Thanks !! its a omg... the name asscapse me tho i will find out for you lo its great cause its synthetic which is very easy to clean and as durable. plus very universal i can use it to jump, do dressage as for x-country love it!

Frankiee

08-23-2011 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Oxer
(Post 1146822)

you horse has a very nice jump... and although you are a wee bit ahead of the motion, your heels are down and your release looks sufficient. Glad to see you're looking up and ahead at your next fence in your jump shots.
Nice riding!

thank you!! yes i have to work on that lol (roll roll your boat) ;) haha thanks

MyBoyPuck

08-23-2011 05:47 PM

Is that a Thorowgood saddle? Your dressage looks very nice. Wish my horse would move along that nicely during his tests. I agree with Anebel. Very nice dressage position. How did you score?

Frankiee

08-23-2011 08:33 PM

yes it is haha !!! thanks! in my pre entry classe we got a 56.5% and in my entry classe we got a 57.75%